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Opportunity

NCI Predoctoral to Postdoctoral Fellow Transition Award

Deadline: 02/02/2019

The purpose of the NCI Predoctoral to Postdoctoral Fellow Transition Award (F99/K00) is to encourage and retain outstanding graduate students recognized by their institutions for their high potential and strong interest in pursuing careers as independent cancer researchers. The award will facilitate the transition of talented graduate students into successful cancer research postdoctoral appointments, and provide opportunities for career development activities relevant to their long-term career goals of becoming independent cancer researchers.

Duration

Up to four years

Funding

NCI will contribute up to $50,000 in the first year toward the salary of the career award recipient. This will be increased to $53,300 for the second year, to $56,600 for the third year, and to $59,900 for a fourth year.

Eligibility

Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education
Small businesses
State governments
City or township governments
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
County governments
For profit organizations other than small businesses
Special district governments
Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification)
Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments)
Private institutions of higher education
Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education
Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized)
Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities
Independent school districts

See the opportunity for further eligibility requirements.

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  • Contact

    Finding Help Online: http://grants.nih.gov/support/ (preferred method of contact)
    Telephone: 301-402-7469 or 866-504-9552 (Toll Free)

    General Grants Information (Questions regarding application processes and NIH grant resources)
    Email: [email protected] (preferred method of contact)
    Telephone: 301-945-7573

    Grants.gov Customer Support (Questions regarding Grants.gov registration and Workspace)
    Contact Center Telephone: 800-518-4726
    Email: [email protected]

    Scientific/Research Contact(s)

    Michele McGuirl, Ph.D.
    National Cancer Institute (NCI)
    Telephone: 240-276-5421
    Email: [email protected]
    Peer Review Contact(s)

    Referral Officer
    National Cancer Institute (NCI)
    Telephone: 240-276-6390
    Email: [email protected]
    Financial/Grants Management Contact(s)

    Sean Hine
    National Cancer Institute (NCI)
    Telephone: 240-276-6291
    Email: [email protected]